Happy 4th of July! Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. I remember starting the day by participating in a parade which ended with ice cream, afternoons fearfully perfor[...]
Longer days in the Northern Hemisphere mean the sun shines light on those cluttered areas we need to clear out of our lives. But how do we take time to clear out the clutter when w[...]
Decision-making abilities and rights of people with dementia As a caregiver I often wondered how much leeway to give my father in decision-making. In hindsight, I gave him a lot. E[...]
Continuous Chest Compression – the new CPR that saves lives Watch this video of the new way to perform CPR that’s just as effective as the old way while offering a grea[...]
Here’s a useful infographic on bipolar disorder. Since the demands of caregiving can cause depression and even aggravate more severe symptoms, this infographic helps s[...]
Really … we drink this stuff? Caregivers, take time to read Kevin Ashton’s article, What Coke contains, for an eye-popping journey through the production of aluminum ca[...]
From their days enjoying Daytona Beach to the present, Robert Benson, the eldest child of Peggy Jean Siler Benson, admits his mother knows a storm is coming, but there’s litt[...]
Alzheimer’s news from around the world SWEDEN Robert Preidt reports in HealthDay News on WebMD that Alzheimer’s drugs may benefit the heart. After studying more than 7,[...]
My heart broke when I learned the elder abuse story of Flo and Jo (identifying details and names changed). I’ve heard many stories since becoming a caregiver 17 years ago for[...]
Stress remains a constant companion in our lives. Stress is what keeps life adventuresome. Yet, caregivers are especially vulnerable to the damaging health-effects of ongoin[...]
Simple Electrical Safety Tips to Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safe Guest post by Brett Brenner, President, Electrical Safety Foundation International Parents and other elderly loved one[...]
By Chris Rodde Consumer product reviews are all over the Internet. If you’re considering purchasing anything from a mattress to a weight-loss product, you can easily find opinions [...]
